Published 12:51 IST, February 12th 2020
How to hide apps in Samsung mobile phones using in-built features?
Samsung phones come packed with a range of exciting apps and features. Among other things, most smartphones also allow users to hide apps on the app screen.
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Most of recently released Samsung Galaxy smartphones come with a newer interface that includes a new app drawer which is quite similar to that on Google Pixel. new launcher allows users to t only open app drawer by swiping ir fingers urd or downward on home screen, but it also allows m to hide apps. This is certainly an interesting feature if one wishes to hide apps and even favourite games for a short period of time. Take a look at how to hide apps in Samsung Galaxy phone:
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Step 1: first thing you need to do is simply open application drawer by swiping up or down from your Samsung mobile home screen. Next, you need to click options menu by touching three dots icon which sits on upper right corner of Samsung mobile screen.
Step 2: Select ‘Settings’ which is second option.
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Step 3: You will be taken to ‘Home Screen Settings’. w select ‘Hide Apps’ option.
*Alternatively, you may also enter ‘Home Screen Settings’ from your Samsung mobile home screen by long-pressing on screen to load option.
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Step 4: You will be able to see all apps that you have installed on your Samsung mobile phone. You may choose ones that you wish to hide, and click ‘Apply’.
te: Once you hide apps, ir respective shortcuts also get removed from home screen, if y have been placed re earlier.
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How to restore hidden apps on application screen?
Restoring your Samsung mobile apps to application drawer is just as simple. All you need to do is follow same steps as instructed above and you will be able to see all apps that are currently t visible on apps menu. Deselect apps that you hid. If you also wish to restore app shortcuts to your home screen, you will need to place m manually.
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Samsung mobile phones that support this feature
It is worth ting that Samsung introduced this feature with Galaxy 8 and was subsequently made available on Galaxy S8+ and newer devices.
Hide apps in Samsung devices that do t support this feature
If you own a Samsung smartphone that does t support this feature, you can always go for third-party apps that provide you with same features with added security. Speaking of security, most of latest Samsung smartphones also come with ar option to completely secure mobile apps using Secure Folder feature. However, if you want to hide apps or games for a short time, hiding apps is a much convenient option.
12:51 IST, February 12th 2020